Cyclone Biparjoy: How Gujarat is protecting its famous lions of Gir, other wildlife
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: How Gujarat is protecting its famous lions of Gir, other wildlife

Firstpost  

While people were evacuated to safety, Gujarat has a special plan to ensure that the endangered Asiatic lions do not become a casualty of Cyclone Biparjoy. Rescue teams are deployed in Gir forest and sanctuaries in Kutch and Badra and the movement of big cats is being monitored Cyclone Biparjoy battered the Gujarat coast, leaving a trail of destruction. Rescue teams and trackers As Cyclone Biparjoy approached, rescue teams were deployed in the Gir forest of Junagadh for Asiatic lions, at Narayan Sarovar sanctuaries in Kutch and Barda. PM Modi’s concern for animals Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday after the cyclone made landfall. He also expressed concern for the safety of wild animals including lions of Gir Forest and questioned the care arrangements for them,” he wrote on Twitter.

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Cyclone Biparjoy: Amit Shah Takes Aerial Survey Of Affected Areas of Gujarat, Holds Meet To Review Situation
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Amit Shah Takes Aerial Survey Of Affected Areas of Gujarat, Holds Meet To Review Situation

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas of Kutch and Jakhau to analyse the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy that made landfall on Gujarat coasts on June 15. During his visit, the home minister, who closely monitored the developments related to Cyclone Biparjoy, also held a meeting with the chief minister and other …

In the aftermath of cyclone Biparjoy, Gujarat grapples with destruction
1 year, 6 months ago

In the aftermath of cyclone Biparjoy, Gujarat grapples with destruction

The Hindu  

Cyclone Biparjoy caused widespread damage in Gujarat’s Kutch-Saurashtra region as it made landfall late on Thursday. Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat’s Kutch district. A State government release said 1,127 teams were working across eight districts - Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka, Jamnagar, Morbi, Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Rajkot and Porbandar - to restore power in the aftermath of the …

Cyclone Biparjoy batters Gujarat: In pics
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy batters Gujarat: In pics

Hindustan Times  

Cyclone Biparjoy batters Gujarat: In pics Roofs were blown off houses, trees and electric poles uprooted, leaving thousands without power as severe cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ made landfall in Gujarat.. 1 / 9 View Photos in a new improved layout Heavy rain owing to the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy triggers waterlogging at Mandvi in Kutch district of Gujarat. 2 / 9 View …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Father, Son Die While Saving Livestock From Flashflood In Gujarat Caused By Heavy Rain
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Father, Son Die While Saving Livestock From Flashflood In Gujarat Caused By Heavy Rain

ABP News  

Cyclone Biparjoy has left a trail of destruction in the coastal regions of Gujarat after it made landfall on Thursday evening. A father-son duo meanwhile died while saving their goats amid heavy rains caused by the storm here, reported PTI. Mamlatdar S N Vala said that following a spell of rain since morning, water started flowing in a ravine passing …

Cyclone Biparjoy puts Gujarat in darkness, no loss of life
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy puts Gujarat in darkness, no loss of life

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The powerful Super Cyclone Biparjoy struck Gujarat with full force on Thursday evening, causing extensive damage as more than 5,000 electrical poles were uprooted, leaving over 4,000 villages without power. According to the director-general of NDRF, Atul Karwar, except for two unfortunate fatalities that occurred before the cyclone's landfall when a man and his son were attempting to …

2 dead, 22 hurt, villages in the dark: How Cyclone Biparjoy ravaged Gujarat
1 year, 6 months ago

2 dead, 22 hurt, villages in the dark: How Cyclone Biparjoy ravaged Gujarat

Firstpost  

After days of anxiety and worry, Cyclone Biparjoy – packed with high wind speeds – struck the Jakhau port in Gujarat on Thursday evening, causing damage and destruction along the state’s coastline. Trail of destruction On Thursday, around 6.30 pm, Cyclone Biparjoy with wind speeds of 115-125 kilometres per hour made landfall at Gujarat’s Jakhau port after travelling in the …

Strong winds batter Gujarat as cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall
1 year, 6 months ago

Strong winds batter Gujarat as cyclone Biparjoy makes landfall

The Hindu  

Strong winds and heavy rains pound Gujarat’s coastal belt as cyclone Biparjoy made a landfall near Jakhau Port in Gujarat’s Kutch district after churning across the Arabian Sea for over 10 days, the India Meteorological Department said on Thursday evening. Strong winds Since Thursday morning, strong winds and heavy rains battered Kutch and Saurashtra coasts as agencies of the State …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Army Has Deployed Over 27 Relief Columns Across Gujarat, Says Defence Spokesperson
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Army Has Deployed Over 27 Relief Columns Across Gujarat, Says Defence Spokesperson

ABP News  

New Delhi: As the severe cyclone Biparjoy approached the coastal cities of Gujarat, all armed forces including the Army, Navy, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard have prepared themselves to provide assistance to the locals. Defence PRO & Spokesperson MoD, Wing Commander N Manish told ANI, "In consonance with its firm resolve to mitigate the hardships felt by the population …

India LIVE Updates: Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall process likely to continue till midnight, says meteorologist
1 year, 6 months ago

India LIVE Updates: Cyclone Biparjoy's landfall process likely to continue till midnight, says meteorologist

Firstpost  

2:16 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Cyclone Biparjoy LIVE Updates About 1 lakh evacuated from Gujarat, working to ensure minimum loss, says NDRF DG According to NDRF DG Atul Karwal, authorities have evacuated about 1 lakh people in Gujarat as a result of Cyclone “Biparjoy.” Fishing boats have been anchored, large ships have been sent to open waters, more than 4,000 …

Cyclone Biparjoy: 47 people injured during storm, but no deaths reported, says Amit Shah
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: 47 people injured during storm, but no deaths reported, says Amit Shah

Live Mint  

Cyclone Biparjoy, which means "disaster" in Bengali language has now weakened. Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat govt stockpiles food ration for evacuees Ahead of the landfall of cyclone Biparjoy, the Gujarat government has stockpiled food ration for evacuees. Cyclone Biparjoy: Indian Navy affirms confidence to combat disastrous situation Vice-Chief of Naval Staff Sanjay Jasjit Singh on the Indian Navy's preparedness for Cyclone …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Rajnath Singh reviews preparedness of Armed Forces
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Rajnath Singh reviews preparedness of Armed Forces

Hindustan Times  

As cyclone 'Biparjoy' approaches Gujarat's coastal areas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparedness of the Armed Forces to tackle the storm. The Armed Forces are ready to provide every possible assistance to civil authorities in tackling any situation or contingency due to the cyclone," tweeted Singh. Around 4,500 people have been shifted from their homes to shelter homes as …

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens as it closes in on Gujarat, over 74,000 evacuated, Navy on standby
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens as it closes in on Gujarat, over 74,000 evacuated, Navy on standby

India Today  

The very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy is predicted to make landfall near Jakhau port in Gujarat's Kutch district on Thursday evening and a red alert has been sounded for the Saurashtra and Kutch coasts. As per IMD, VSCS Biparjoy to cross Saurashtra & Kutch & adjoining Pakistan coasts b/w Mandvi & Karachi near Jakhau Port by today evening. #WATCH | …

Cyclone Biparjoy Updates: 18 NDRF Teams Deployed Across Gujarat as IMD Warns of 'Extensive Damage'
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy Updates: 18 NDRF Teams Deployed Across Gujarat as IMD Warns of 'Extensive Damage'

News 18  

As many as 18 NDRF teams have been deployed across Gujarat in the view of Cyclone Biparjoy. Union home minister Amit Shah and health minister Mansukh Mandaviya held review meetings on Tuesday as India Meteorological Department said that ‘Biparjoy’ has an extensive damaging potential and it is likely to impact Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar districts of Gujarat the most. …

Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ | 21,000 shifted to safer places from Gujarat coast
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ | 21,000 shifted to safer places from Gujarat coast

The Hindu  

As Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ barrels towards Gujarat, the State government has shifted nearly 21,000 people from coastal areas to safer places. The cyclone, which is likely to make landfall near Jakhau port in Kutch district on Thursday, holds “extensive damaging potential” for the coastal districts of Saurashtra and Kutch, officials said. The cyclone could lead to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated …

Cyclone Biparjoy: ‘Follow guidelines, stay indoors’, urges Gujarat CM
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: ‘Follow guidelines, stay indoors’, urges Gujarat CM

Live Mint  

Gujarat chief minister Bhupendrabhai Patel Tuesday appealed all the citizens in the state to follow the guidelines given by the state government and the district administration from time to time and stay indoors. The chief minister also urged them to cooperate with the administration if anyone has to be relocated after the weather agencies forecasted that the Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ will …

Cyclone Biparjoy: Ensure evacuation of people from vulnerable areas, says PM Modi
1 year, 6 months ago

Cyclone Biparjoy: Ensure evacuation of people from vulnerable areas, says PM Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said rescue teams were ensuring the safe evacuation of people living in vulnerable locations in the path of Cyclone Biparjoy, which is likely to make landfall in Gujarat's Kutch. The prime minister chaired a high-level meeting here to review the preparedness of the Centre as well as the Gujarat government to deal with the …

Lions captured from Gir following children’s death last year, released back
1 year, 11 months ago

Lions captured from Gir following children’s death last year, released back

Hindustan Times  

Thirteen of the 23 lions captured from the Gir lion landscape after four children were killed last year in a ‘rare’ human-lion conflict were released back by the forest department to the habitat, officials said. 13 of the 23 lions captured from the Gir lion landscape were released back by the forest officials Of the remaining nine lions, five were …

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